AVIATION

We provide tailored customs warehousing and special procedure solutions for aircraft, ensuring transactions are managed efficiently and in full compliance with applicable regulations. Our specialised aviation team oversees all customs formalities and documentation, supporting a seamless process while the aircraft is positioned within the relevant jurisdiction.

A customs warehouse is an authorised facility that allows aircraft to be stored without the immediate payment of VAT or customs duties, which are suspended until the aircraft leaves the territory or is placed under another customs procedure. This provides significant cash flow advantages and operational flexibility during ownership transitions, maintenance periods, or repositioning.

In addition to customs warehousing, we advise on and manage alternative customs regimes such as End Use and Inward Processing, which may offer further efficiencies depending on the aircraft’s intended use and operational profile. These procedures require careful structuring and strict compliance to ensure eligibility and avoid potential tax exposure.

We work closely with owners, brokers, financiers, and operators to coordinate each stage of the process, ensuring accurate declarations, regulatory compliance, and efficient execution, while minimising administrative burdens and supporting complex aircraft transactions.